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 Apple today released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The latest firmware has a version number of 8B34, up from the previous version 8B30.
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The president touted an announcement by Microsoft to be a better neighbor in communities where it has huge AI computer farms.
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Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories. Apple partners with Google's Gemini 3 to power a "more personalized" Siri. Meta removes over half a million accounts for teens and children in Australia due to world-first social media ban. Countries consider banning X after Grok AI created nonconsensual explicit images.
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 Apple is preparing to mass-produce its own AI-focused server chips in the second half of 2026 amid reliance on a short-term partnership with Google to meet immediate AI expectations, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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New year, new phone design? If you're pondering a thin phone to replace your current slab, here's how the top two compare.
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Commentary: If you want a new iPhone within the next year, buy the iPhone 17. The iPhone 18 is still too far away, and we don't know enough about it to warrant waiting.
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Pentagon adopts Elon Musk's Grok AI, fueling debate over ethics, anti-woke defense policy, and the future of AI in modern warfare.
The post ‘Not Woke': Pentagon Embraces Elon Musk's Grok AI Despite Global Backlash appeared first on eWEEK.
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Use these seven prompt templates to generate sharper ChatGPT images in 2026, from hero sections and product shots to retouching and pricing layouts.
The post 7 Best ChatGPT Image Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Photos appeared first on eWEEK.
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 Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and that news should actually have even bigger implications for the Messages app on the iPhone.
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NEW RESOURCES National Security Archive:
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The upcoming iPhone update could also make it easy to switch from iPhone to an Android device.
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Mac users can still buy the apps individually, but subscribers get access to Final Cut Pro and other Studio tools.
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Can the Magpies make home advantage count in this semifinal first-leg match at St. James' Park?
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EVENTS Digital Meets Culture: Webinar on the state of 3D Digitisation in Cultural Heritage. "…the Digitisation of Cultural Heritage: Methodologies, Technologies & Best Practices webinar is dedicated to presenting the results of […]
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Cowork can also use the data in that folder to create new projects -- but it's still in early access, so be cautious.
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I put popular exercise bikes through the wringer and found my favorites.
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 Apple today introduced a new Apple Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing is set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year.
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Extension cords should not be paired with every type of device in your home.
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 Samsung has introduced a new batch of discounts across its most popular monitors and TVs this week, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame and the Smart Monitor series. These deals have all been applied automatically on Samsung's website, and many match all-time low prices on these products.
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 Apple today provided public beta testers with the second release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the second beta to developers.
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Commentary: Will an ecosystem of smart devices open the door for AI nagging?
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These changes may seem small, but they lead to positive changes in the long run.
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In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don't raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
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The cuts represent roughly 10% of the division's workforce and signal Meta's accelerating pivot away from its metaverse ambitions toward AI dominance.
The post Meta Cuts 1,500 Reality Labs Jobs as AI Takes Priority appeared first on eWEEK.
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If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need.
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Elon Musk's satellite company has been a key factor in Iran as in Venezuela amid a rapprochement between the billionaire and President Trump.
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Apple's Creator Studio takes in all its mainstay apps for a subscription price seven times cheaper than Creative Cloud.
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Fee and paid Gmail users will see new AI features for their inboxes soon, and you'll need to opt out if you don't want them.
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Did you have trouble reading your favorite subreddits today? You weren't alone.
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Motorola's new phone could be the Galaxy S26 Plus rival that Samsung didn't see coming.
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AI leaders are focusing on building AI models that are more firmly rooted in our physical world and reality.
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For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.
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Apple has been putting more onus on its services for the past several years — the company makes tens of billions of dollars in revenue from that side of the business, which it claimed had a record year in 2025. Apple is nudging a little more in that direction with a new subscription bundle called
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The refreshed Moto G Power gets a larger battery and an improved selfie camera, but wireless charging is omitted after being included in prior models.
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 Apple appears close to supporting end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, almost a year after the GSM Association said it was working to implement the privacy feature for messages sent between Android and iPhone devices.
Je viens de vérifier les carrier bundles d'iOS 26.3 bêta 2, et Apple a ajouté un nouveau paramètre permettant aux opérateurs d'activer le chiffrement pour le RCS
Pour le moment, aucun opérateur ne l'a encore activé
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Apple and Google have confirmed that Gemini's models power the new version of Siri and other generative AI features. CNBC broke the news, but Apple and Google soon followed up with a lengthy joint statement. Here's part of it: "Apple determined that Google's Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models… Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple's industry-leading privacy standards."
In June, it was reported that Apple was considering partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic for Siri (the voice assistant can currently tap ChatGPT for certain queries as part of Apple Intelligence). Two months later, Google emerged as a contender. Another report suggested Apple might build the new Siri using a custom version of Gemini — and that it would pay Google around $1 billion a year for the privilege. However, no official deal numbers were shared.
It's also notable that current iPhones have direct access to OpenAI's ChatGPT. But how long for?
— Mat Smith
The other big stories this morning
Engadget Podcast: Best of CES 2026 and a chat with Pebble's founder
Meta closes 550,000 accounts to comply with Australia's kids social media ban
The best winter tech to get y
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NEW RESOURCES Library of Congress: What's New Online at the Library of Congress: January 2026. "Interested in learning more about what's new in the Library of Congress digital collections? The Signal shares […]
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 Apple today announced that 2025 was a "record-breaking year" for many of its services, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts.
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Tweaking these settings can deliver storage space on your iPhone without deleting photos or videos.
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ChatGPT is a lot simpler to use than you think, and there are many ways to make it work well for you.
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 Apple emerged as the global smartphone market leader in 2025, capturing a 20% market share with 10% year-over-year shipment growth - the highest among the top five brands, according to data released today by Counterpoint Research.
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Winter is a horrible time for space heater fires. Here are the worst spots and practices you need to avoid in your home.
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 OpenAI today announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience.
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The annual CES tech event kicks off this week, with all kinds of companies showing off new products that are going to launch throughout 2026. Unsurprisingly, AI is the theme of this year's show, and almost everything you can think of is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade.
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